ATHLETIC TRAINING COURSESOFFERED AT LAVC

Physical Education 718

This course is
designed for future athletic trainers, physical educators, coaches, physical
therapists, pre med majors and any one else who plans on working with
active individuals who are prone to injury. This course introduces the
concepts and practical skills of athletic training, including the prevention,
recognition, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries.

Physical Education 719

This
course will build on the knowledge and skills introduced in Athletic Training
1. The student will acquire more hands on experience and learn advanced
techniques in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and management
of athletic injuries.

Syllabus

See Instructor

Topics
Covered (Lecture Portion)

Prevention
of injuries through conditioning and periodization

Mechanisms of injury and
advanced concepts of the injury process

Modalities and how they effect
body's response to injury

Evaluation of the foot and
ankle

Taping and rehabilitation
of the foot and ankle

Evaluation of the knee

Taping and rehabilitation
of the knee

Evaluation/wrapping/rehabilitation
of the thigh, hip, groin, and pelvis

Evaluation of the shoulder

Rehabilitation of the shoulder

Evaluation, rehabilitation,
and taping of the elbow, forearm, wrist, hand and fingers

Evaluation and rehabilitation
of the spine

Evaluation and rehabilitation
of the thorax and abdomen

Evaluation of the head, face,
eyes, nose, throat

Skin and medical disorders
of the athlete

Topics Covered(Lab Portion)

Orientation
and review of laboratory (athletic training room) including a description
of all equipment and supplies used by an athletic trainer.